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15 obscenely rich celebrities who own their own island

At what point does a celebrity realize that she has made enough money? Does awareness come with a $ 100,000 watch? Maybe buying a personal residence with a tennis court and a moat, or is the latest Bentley giving them that confidence? Obviously this comes at a different moment. The moment of truth comes when they can finally afford to buy their own island. celebrities usually make incredible amounts of money, whether it's movies, music or sports. Often they are paid simply to attend events or to wear certain clothes or jewelry. So in the life of every celebrity there comes a moment when money literally has nowhere to go. Perhaps, if the superstar throws all his money into the ocean, literally in a week he will again have the means to lead a luxurious life. So when the house is bought, the garage is filled with cars, and the expensive decorations are dazzling in their eyes, they start spending money on trips to the islands and parties on personal yachts. And what kind of fool would go to a strange island for a couple of weeks, when you have the opportunity to buy your own?

Imagine an endless vacation when you spend days on the beach enjoying doing nothing. Moreover, no one bothers you until you do the company yourself. The only way for celebrities to find peace and loneliness is to buy their own, preferably uninhabited island. Most often, this property is located in the most tropical and exotic parts of the world. These islands cost hundreds of millions of dollars, but the inimitable landscapes are worth it. Yes, perhaps he will memorize too pompously: his own island. But rest assured, such purchases are being made more and more often. Below is a list of 15 obscenely rich stars who have acquired their own islands.

15. Nicolas Cage - Leaf Cay, Bahamas


Nicolas Cage is known for his love of throwing money around. He has already bought all the curiosities, from houses inhabited by ghosts, crocodiles, king cobras, and ending with an octopus and a dinosaur skull. Naturally, Cage is the proud owner of a personal island. This is an absolutely sensible buy after the skull. On the one hand, Cage is one of the highest paid actors in the world. His income was estimated at $ 18 million, and of course he found a worthy use for this money. Nicolas Cage has starred in classic films such as In the Power of the Moon, The Rock, Adaptation. He received an Academy Golden Globe for his iconic role in the critically acclaimed film Leaving Las Vegas.

Nicolas Cage has received a fair amount of fame and attention during his career. With inimitable success came rivers of money, which he never tires of spending. 2006, Nicolas Cage bought Leaf Cay Island in the Bahamas for $ 3 million. Perhaps there he is having fun with his skull.

14. Eddie Murphy - Rooster Cay, Bahamas


If Eddie Murphy finds himself isolated on the island, he will have nothing to fear. First, he is well known for his ability to play multiple roles so that he can keep himself company. Secondly, he most likely owns the island on which he is imprisoned, and if not, he can easily afford to buy it. Eddie Murphy has earned his popularity as a stand-up actor, and his most famous shows are As Is and The Orach. He was a member of the producers of Saturday Night Live in the 80s. He has been the star of several iconic movies like Beverly Hills Cops, Trading Places, The Nutty Professor and 48 Hours. He gained worldwide recognition after playing James "Thunder" in Dreamgirls.

Eddie Murphy is one of the highest paid actors in the world. His films at the last count have grossed more than $ 3.8 billion. His income is estimated at 85 million. And Murphy really has it all. Including your own island. In 2007, Eddie Murphy bought 15 million Rooster Cay in the Bahamas. Rumor has it that another island, Pearl, also belongs to him.

13. Faith Hill & Tim McGraw - Goat City, Bahamas


Most happily married couples hope to never forget certain moments together. They will not forget the first car, the first house, and of course the first jointly bought island. Perhaps this only applies to Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Faith and McGraw are both world renowned country singers. And both have achieved breathtaking successes. They are Grammy winners - wife for several of their Faith, Breathe and Fireflies albums. Tim's most famous work is Not A Moment Too Soon. He starred in The Invisible Side and Four Christmases, as well as the TV series Friday Night Lights. The singers got married in 96.

Faith earns 80 million a year, and McGraw 85 million. By sharing both money and Love, they can do the impossible. In 2006, Faith Hill and Tip McGraw bought Goat Cau Island in the Bahamas. A house with an area of ​​1.3 thousand square meters also rises on the island.

12. Ricky Martin - Angra Dos Reis, Brazil


Like any boy from Puerto Rico, Ricky Martin has dreamed all his life of the day when he will achieve worldwide recognition, sell millions of copies of albums, and buy himself an island one day. Ricky gained worldwide popularity with his single Livin 'la Vida Loca, he later released an album entitled by his name, which is still considered the best-selling album of all time. He then released several other albums, Me Amaras, Sound Loaded, and Life. Over the past few years, he has appeared several times as a judge on the American show Dancing with the Stars and the Voice of Australia.

Ricky Martin is a member of several charities and often donates his time and money. Martin's income is estimated at 60 million. With all the charity he is involved in, he finally decided to take care of himself. In 2008, Ricky Martin became the proud owner of Angra dos Reis off the coast of Brazil at a cost of 8 million. Before making a purchase, the performer traveled to all the surrounding islands in the Caribbean and off the coast of other Latin American countries.

11. Tyler Perry - White Bay Cay, Bahamas


The book Isle of Doctor Morro tells the story of a mad scientist who created a hybrid of man and animal. To be honest, we're surprised that Tyler Perry hasn't released a remake yet titled Doctor Madea's Island. This assumption makes sense, since he already has an island to shoot. Perry's most famous role is Madea. It is this woman that he has played in various films, including Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Witness Protection Program, Madeia's Christmas and Madeia's Halloween. In addition, he has created several TV shows including The Payne Family Home, Meet the Browns, the Haves and the Have-Nots.

In 2011, Forbes magazine named Perry the highest paid actor-writer-director in the entertainment industry, and estimated his income at 400 million. In 2009, Tyler bought himself a gorgeous birthday present - a remote, private island. On his 40th birthday, he acquired White Bay Cay in the Bahamas. More precisely, now it is called Tyler Perry's Personal Island.

10. Mel Gibson - Mago Island, Fiji


Mel Gibson is often the center of discussion. When things really get out of control, he literally hides on his private island. Fortunately, he has one. The actor had a surge in fame after the Mad Max film series and the Lethal Weapon series. In addition, he has directed several commercially profitable but controversial films such as Braveheart, The Passion of the Christ, Apocalypse, and Out of Conscience.

Gibson has an estimated income of $ 425 million, and he spends that money wisely. The actor cannot be heard to waste money, but instead he invested in several real estate items. In 2005, he became the owner of Mago Island in Fiji for 9 million.He bought the island from the Tokyu corporation, but the purchase caused some problems with the indigenous population. However, Gibson left most of the island untouched and claims to have bought

9. Celine Dion - Gagnon Island, Quebec


Some celebrities travel the world in search of a tropical island paradise that would be far from home and isolated from the rest of the world. However, not everyone wants to settle in Belize on a white beach. Celine Dion, for example, decided that her own island should be not far from home. The five-time Grammy Award winner is considered one of the best-selling performers in the world. She has released several great albums, as well as soundtracks for cult films such as Titanic, which has captured herself in the memory of millions. She earns more than 380 million a year, so she could choose absolutely any island. But she focused on the province in Canada, in her native Quebec, she bought an island on which she built a classic house, which she calls a "castle". The house was recently sold for $ 30 million.

8. Shakira - Bonds Cay, Bahamas


Shakira can be called the best-selling Latin American of all time. Her breakthrough was the track Whenever, Wherever, followed by the equally hit track Hips Don’t Lie, which infected the entire globe. Her work belongs to several albums, rated the best music awards of our day, including 2 Grammys. Shakira's annual earnings are 220 million. The singer started her career early, and the first two albums hardly sold. At that moment, the only thing she dreamed of was being able to make ends meet. Most likely, she never dreamed of a personal island. In 2006, she bought Bonds Cay in the Bahamas for $ 16 million. At the time of purchase, she planned to turn the island into a resort complex.

7.Steven Spielberg - Madeira, Portugal


When the ET was unable to reach the house, a back-up plan was to hide it on Mister Spielberg's personal island. He is considered one of the greatest directors of all time. The number of blockbusters that have come out from under his hand exceeds imaginable norms: Jaws, Alien, Jurassic Park, The Third King, Catch Me If You Can, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan are all pictures that everyone knows. Two Oscars for Best Director are already on Spielberg's shelf. Its revenues reach 5.41 billion. If he wished, he could buy a small planet or even a galaxy. However, he opted for a personal island. One of the Madeira Islands, Portugal is a country home for his family.

6. Leonardo DiCaprio - Blackadore Caye, Belize


DiCaprio has so much money that even after making numerous donations to charity and buying a gorgeous home, he still has little left to buy a breathtakingly striking home. Years can be recognized by the numerous blockbusters in which he played the main role - Titanic, The Wolf of Wall Street, Inception. He (finally) won the Academy Award for Best Actor following the release of Survivor. Leo is also renowned for his involvement in the environmental movement. He cares deeply for the Earth, plants, and divtons. He has worked with several green groups like WWF, to whom he donated a significant portion of his income. At last count, Leo's wallet is about 245 million. In 2005 he won the Blackadore Caye off the coast of Belize. The exact cost was not disclosed by the actor, but options range between 1.75 and 2.4 million. A huge part of the island has been turned into an environmentally friendly resort.

5. Richard Branson - Necker and Moskito Islands, Virgin Islands


The series Lost was based on the story of a group stranded on a mysterious island. It was never stated who the island belonged to, but it is now known that it was the property of Richard Brunson. He is famous for founding the Virgin Group, which controls about 400 companies. His empire began with multiple stores, and Brunson now owns his own recording studio, Virgin Records. In 2000 he was knighted by the Queen of England.

To be precise, Sir Richard Brunson bought the islands when most of the slang on this list was still under the table on foot. In 1978, Branson bought Necker Island for approximately 280 million. There he built his house. However, one island was not enough for Sir Richard. In 2007, the ball was bought by the second, Moskito, in the same Virginian Archipelago for 10 million. An eco-friendly resort is planned on this island.

4. Jay Z and Beyoncé - Bahamas Archipelago


A couple of Jay-Z and Beyoncé can be called the kings of American hip-hop, his wife is recognized as the best-selling solo artist, and Jay Z is modestly called the best rapper of our time. Their combined income is 1 billion. After releasing a total of ten albums, the star couple have acquired good sums that they do not mind spending on each other. Beyoncé once bought her husband a 40 million race car for Father's Day. But the man did not remain in debt. For her birthday, the Queen of Hip-Hop received a dream gift - an island in the Bahamas for 3 million. There they celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary.

3. David Copperfield - Musha Bay or Copperfield Islands, Bahamas


Some believe that the disappearance of the Statue of Liberty was Copperfield's best trick. But the biggest magic was to make 11 islands go up. And that was the magic of money. According to Forbes, Copperfield became the richest and most successful magician. He has received 21 Grammy awards for his show. In addition, he was included in the Guinness Book of Records for his many achievements. He has performed memorable tricks, including sawing Jennifer Lopez in six pieces, Taylor Swift in half, and the disappearance of the Statue of Liberty.

The world famous magician has an income of 900 million. In 2007, the island of Musha Bay became the property of Copperfield. The price tag was 15 million. In fact, it was not one island, but a group of eleven pieces, which he renamed Copperfield Islands. He turned his private island into a private resort, a room in which costs 3.7 thousand a night. Some of his guests are John Travolta, Sergey Brin, Oprah Winfrey. David claims that there is a Source of Youth on the island, which may be the explanation for his youthful appearance.

2. North West and Kim Kardashian - Turtle Island, Australia


When North grows up, she will be able to say that she owned her own island when none of her peers even recorded the first song. The fact is that North West is the daughter of the socialite Kim Kardashian and the musician Kanye West. Her mother earns roughly $ 85 million. Kim is known for her passion for spending money. She may well spend a hundred thousand on shopping, and once bought a ring for herself for 10 thousand. However, she often spends money on her daughter North. In 2014, she and her daughter became the owners of their own island off the coast of Australia. The purchase of an island with a three-bedroom house cost them about 5 million. Kim plans to build a theme park for North. So it is possible that the baby will not only have her own island, but also her own theme park.

1. Johnny Depp - Little Halls Pond Cay, Bahamas


Johnny Depp, one of the highest paid and most popular actors, makes approximately 400 million. With all this success and money, he decided to buy not one, but two islands. In the 80s, he gained popularity after participating in the TV series "Jump Street, 21". Since then, he has had no end to offers, including in the films of his friend Tim Burton. His films earn both millions and billions of dollars. Thanks to this, Johnny can buy what an ordinary mortal can only dream of. In 2004, Depp acquired Little Halls Pond Cay, which cost him 3.6 million. The island has five beaches, which he named after his children, Lily Rose and Jack, Gonzo after Hunter Thompson, and Brando after his idol Marlon Brando. In 2015, there was a rumor that Depp bought uninhabited land in the Aegean Sea for 4.2 million euros.

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